National Summary

An increase in the number of Influenza A(H3N2) in the past weeks has been reported; however, influenza laboratory detections remained low in weeks 27 and 28.

As of week 28, 7,905 hospitalizations and 598 deaths have been reported from participating regions, which is more than were reported last year at this time (5,414 hospitalizations and 340 deaths).

National Flu Test

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Province

Jul 12-Jul 18, 2015

Total Flu Season 2014-2015

British Columbia

Alberta

Saskatchewan

Manitoba

Ontario

Quebec

New Brunswick

Nova Scotia

Prince Edward Island

Newfoundland

Canada

8

2

0

0

2

1

0

0

0

0

13

4062

4719

1732

1351

12755

15372

1732

774

240

710

43447

(2014 - Jul 18, 2015)

About the Active Weather Trigger

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Active weather triggers are changes in the weather that could augment health complaints. Each active weather trigger is weighted equally. The occurrence of more than one trigger increases the severity of health risk.